Chapter 12 The Worlds of the 15th Century.

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The 15th century CE is the most interesting time in human history. It was a time before Columbu's exchange, and it is a time of Renaissance.
One of the cool things I read was the advancement of trade between countries. Many people went on pilgrimages, traveling thousands of miles to trade. High-status goods were transported from shore to shore. European lands had, silk from China, China had spices from Asia, and brought to Europe via the middle east.

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